The musical based on the hit film makes for spectacular viewing in the West End. Is it over the top? Is it jam packed with pop songs? Is it spectacular spectacular? Well yes absolutely – the sheer theatricality of Alex Timbers production is supremely dazzling – while maintaining the heart and soul of the film… Read More
NEWS: Cast Announced For Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The eagerly anticipated London production is set to begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre from the 12th November. The producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced the cast for the upcoming London production based on the 2001 film when it heads to the West End from November. It has been confirmed that Liisi LaFontaine (Good… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s West End Shows Most Looking Forward to Seeing
With theatres beginning to make plans for allowing performances to happen, we take a look at some of the productions we are most looking forward to seeing in the West End… & Juliet, Shaftesbury Theatre: I think we can all agree its going to be a massive celebration when theatres are fully open with no… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Wishlist
Editor Emma Clarendon selects twenty London productions she would love to see again… 42nd Street, Theatre Royal Drury Lane: I know it only feels like yesterday that this show was in the West End – but I miss the sheer spectacle of it all! The dancing, the music and cast made this feel like a… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Theatre Picks for 2021
Emma Clarendon selects the shows that she is most looking forward to catching this year… Bedknobs and Broomsticks, UK Tour: this new stage adaptation based on the Disney film starring Angela Lansbury is flying to venues across the UK this year. Opening at the Newcastle Theatre Royal in August, the musical is set to be… Read More
Opinion: Favourite Cultural Pieces of the Year
Editor and Founder Emma Clarendon selects some of her favourite pieces that she has written for Love London Love Culture this year…. Review of Kylie’s latest album Disco: this has been the first album in ages that I have had constantly playing! It has so many danceable tunes that it is impossible not to like.… Read More
NEWS: London Production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Opening Delayed
The production is now set to open at the Piccadilly Theatre in Autumn 2021. Having originally been set to open in the West End at the beginning of next year, it has been confirmed that Moulin Rouge! The Musical will now begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre in the Autumn of 2021. In a statement… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 8th March
Here’s a guide to what has been proving popular on LLLC this week… Review of Pretty Woman the Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre: this week saw the official opening of the London production starring Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson. The musical features a score by Bryan Adams and is directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.… Read More
REVIEW: Pretty Woman the Musical, Piccadilly Theatre
While retaining many of the elements from the film, the musical also adds a few new elements to make it feel contemporary. Suitably romantic and updated to make it feel more contemporary, Pretty Woman the Musical has plenty to recommend it in terms of music and characterisations to make for a feel-good show. Based on… Read More
Five Reasons to See…Pretty Woman the Musical
Love London Love Culture’s Emma Clarendon attended a preview performance of the latest musical in the West End. Here’s five reasons why she thinks you need to book a ticket… The music and lyrics: I have to admit, half of the appeal of coming to see this show was to see how Bryan Adams and… Read More